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Diana Payton
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Technical writer, editor, urban fantasy afficionado, martial artist, geek
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AI is changing how developers read documentation — and how we need to write it.

In this interview, Robert Delwood and I talk about the new reality for API writers.

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October 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Docs aren’t measured in word counts or page views.

In my interview with Kendra Johng (@cozycoworker), we get real about documentation metrics and how to use them to prove your value.

🎥 Measuring Docs: The Metrics That Actually Matter | Kendra Johng Interview
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Measuring Docs: The Metrics That Actually Matter | Kendra Johng Interview
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September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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PSA: You probably need a break.

Yes, you.

And no, switching from coding to doomscrolling doesn’t count.

Check out my new video:
Take a Break: Why Writers (and Everyone Else) Need Them
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#WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #TechnicalWriting
Take a Break: Why Writers (and Everyone Else) Need Them
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September 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The best thing a tech writer brings to the table isn’t words.
It’s questions.

Especially the “stupid” ones.

New video: Why “stupid” questions make you a better tech writer.

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Why “Stupid” Questions Make You a Better Tech Writer
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September 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Open source isn’t just for devs.

Writers can:
✍️ Improve docs
🔍 Spot gaps
⚡ Elevate projects

Here’s how to get started :
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How to Contribute to Open Source as a Technical Writer (or Beginner)
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September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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“Docs don’t just save money. They drive sales.” 💸
New video: How Documentation Can Drive Sales | Mike Jang Interview
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How Documentation Can Drive Sales | Mike Jang Interview
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September 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Think tech writers “just write manuals”? Cute.

We prevent chaos, save $$$ on support, and make your product feel polished instead of painful.

New video: Why Companies Desperately Need Technical Writers

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Why Companies Desperately Need Technical Writers
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August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Technical writers don’t need people skills… right?

Wrong.

From SMEs to politics, the human side of tech writing matters more than you think.

📺 New episode: People Skills for Technical Writers (Even If You Hate People)
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People skills for tech writers
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August 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Just dropped a new episode of Technical Writing Uncensored with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti!

We talked about:
– Docs velocity vs. docs depth
– Why most writers obsess over the wrong things
– Writing with rage, curiosity, and humor

🎧 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlI6...
Write Fast, Think Deep — An Interview with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti
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August 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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New video: Why Courage is a Core Skill for Technical Writers

This job isn’t just writing. It’s pushing back, asking hard questions, and standing up for users — even when you’re outnumbered.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/jKW1u-Kq3ak
Why Courage Is a Core Skill for Technical Writers
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August 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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🧠 New episode just dropped:
“Can AI Replace Tech Writers? Real Talk with Leigh-Anne Wells and Jonathan Peters-Newman”

We discuss:
- LLM-generated docs (and the weird AI flags)
- Personal branding as a survival strategy
- What AI still can’t fake

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg5Q...
Can AI Replace Tech Writers? A Real Talk with Leigh-Anne Wells & Jonathan Peters-Newman
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July 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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🎬 New video!
How to Speak Better on Video – Tips for Techies Who Hate Talking

This episode breaks down how to sound smarter on camera without breaking your brain.
▶️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMk...

#TechWriting #SpeakingTips #VideoEditing #TechieLife #CommunicationSkills
How to Speak Better on Video – Tips for Techies Who Hate Talking
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July 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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My new Backyard Kimchi video is up! 🥕🌶️
I turned carrot tops, nasturtium leaves, chives & garlic from my yard into crunchy, spicy kimchi — no measuring, no fuss.
fermentation doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Easy Backyard Kimchi with Carrot Tops & Nasturtiums
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July 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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🛠️ New video on Technical Writing Uncensored!
I interviewed Robert Delwood, a veteran API writer and automation advocate, about what tech writers really need to succeed with dev docs.

🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2VG...

#APIWriting #TechnicalWriting #DocsAsCode #DeveloperExperience
How to Become an API Writer – Interview with Robert Delwood
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July 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🛠️ New video: Project Management for Tech Writers

This episode covers:
- How to scope a doc project
- Why timelines matter (and how to set them)
- How to keep your team and SMEs on track
- What planning a party teaches you about docs

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Project Management for Tech Writers
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June 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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New Technical Writing Uncensored interview is live!

I talked to Manny Silva — creator of Doc Detective and author of Docs As Tests — about treating docs like the testable, breakable systems they are.

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#DocsAsTests #TechWriting #DocTools #DocDetective #OpenSource
He Built a Tool That Tests Your Docs — Meet Manny Silva
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June 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Hi all! My new MakeMendGrowWithDiana video just dropped. Enjoy!

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Easy Flower Pressing at Home – No Special Tools Needed
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June 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🕵️ I tested Doc Detective — an open-source tool that claims it can test your docs against your product (UI, API, CLI).
I tested out the onboarding and docs.
The result? Watch and find out!

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June 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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New video just dropped: Why Technical Writers Hate Surprises

Surprise feature drops? Surprise releases? Surprise feature cancellations after you already wrote the docs?

Yeah, I’ve got stories — and I bet you do too.

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Why Tech Writers Hate Surprises
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June 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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New interview on Technical Writing Uncensored!
🎙️ I chatted with Croatian tech writer Ivana Devcic about her path from translator to cybersecurity tech writer.

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#TechComm #TechWriterLife #APIDocumentation #TWUncensored
How a Translator Became a Cybersecurity Tech Writer — Ivana Devcic Interview
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June 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Check out my May garden tour! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWSO...
My Garden’s Blooming—and So Are My Greens! May 2025 Garden Tour
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June 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Hi all! I just posted my latest video on MakeMendGrowWithDiana. Watch me make kimchi from carrots, radishes, and chives from my backyard!

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Backyard Kimchi May 2025 - Carrot and Radish Kimchi
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May 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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📚 If you love reading, you're already leveling up as a technical writer.
In this week’s Technical Writing Uncensored episode, I explain how a good book habit turns into better docs.
Fiction or nonfiction — it all helps.
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Why Tech Writers Read So Much
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May 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Tried onboarding to Postman as a new user... it was NOT smooth sailing. 😬

New video up: walk through the “Getting Started” experience with me — and see what your docs might be doing to your users.

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Postman Getting Started - A Tech Writer Reacts
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May 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🛠️ New video: Empathy in Technical Writing — Great docs start with listening

In this episode, I talk about becoming the user — trying tutorials, hitting roadblocks, feeling the pain — and using that to write better content.
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Empathy in Tech Writing — Great docs start with listening
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May 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM